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Under the direction of the Vice President, Learning and Audience Engagement, the Director, Public Programs oversees staff responsible for developing and producing all DIA film, performing arts programs, music, dance, theatre, lectures, and external partner events. The director is responsible for coordinating an extensive year of performances, community partnership activities, and events across the museum in alignment with the museum's strategic goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Manage the department, determining priorities and goals, scheduling, and annual budget ensuring that department resources and staff support the museum's strategic goals and annual museum-wide goals, and that those goals are met on schedule and within budget.
• Recruit, mentor, develop and successfully manage a team to achieve the strategic objectives and the present and future needs of the department.
• Create a collaborative work environment by using a performance support process including goal setting, feedback, and development.
• Establish, adjust and approve staff work schedules and payroll to ensure that appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
• Develop, maintain and implement operating procedures related to DIA film and public art programming.
• Ensure all public programs are developed and implemented to build stakeholder relationships and in support and alignment with the museum's strategy and goals.
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with local leaders, academic institutions, community organizations, and regional stakeholders to build new and diverse audiences.
• Serve as an institutional ambassador at offsite presentations and community events to broaden the museum's reach and attract new visitors.
• Oversee the implementation of metrics and data collection systems (e.g., attendance tracking, visitor surveys, etc.) to evaluate the success and effectiveness of various programs.
• Analyze visitor feedback and archiving program statistics to guide long-range planning and improve future initiatives.
• Consult on specialized facility maintenance and repairs for the historic DIA Auditorium and Lecture Hall in partnership with Building Operations.
• Manage partnership with the Marketing & Communication department for design and production of film and public program materials, including season schedules, posters, slides.
• Research and implement best practices and developing trends in the field of public programming, performing arts presentations, and events.
• Partner with Curator, Films Programs on film strategy and programming.
• Administer theater operations and safety protocols in partnership with the Protection Services department.
• Work closely with the Curatorial team to ensure programs accurately reflect exhibition goals.
• Collaborate with the Development department to identify funding opportunities for new and existing public programs and DIA Auditorium needs.
• Manage relationships with respective auxiliary group and related activities.
• Foster, promote, and support Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) through the DIA values, active listening, embracing difference, and engaging with empathy to promote a culture of belonging among internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in film, arts and cultural management or a related field required. Ten (10) years of experience working in a non-profit performing arts center and theater management with at least five (5) years of leadership experience is required. Experience working in historical theater or cultural institution preferred. Additional years of experience may be substituted for the degree requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be a strategic thinker with the ability to plan and execute goals and objectives.
• Must possess leadership skills and the ability to lead a team to meet strategic goals supporting the museum strategy and vision.
• General knowledge of cinema, music and performing arts.
• General knowledge of film technology (celluloid and digital) and projection system design, theater design and facility management.
• Working knowledge of Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and fire code compliance in performing arts settings.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills to work across departments and divisions internally and with diverse stakeholders externally.
• Ability to make creative, effective, and timely decisions aligned with organizational mission, vision, values, and strategic direction.
• Ability to communicate with and manage relationships with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to speak publicly, including presenting or sharing information in a clear, effective, and engaging manner suited to the audience.
• Demonstrated ability to share complex information, ideas, and instructions clearly, effectively, and professionally to diverse audiences through talking and writing.
• Demonstrated experience with budget management including budget development and stewardship of resources and demonstrated fiscal responsibility to stay within budget.
• Ability to calmly and professionally deescalate and resolve challenging situations with team members and visitors.
• Must possess a demonstrated understanding of ethical business conduct and professional practices including maintenance and protection of confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work regular weekend, evening, and holiday hours.
• Must be proficient in the latest version of Microsoft Office 365.
• Must have proficiency in the use of remote work technology such as scheduling with, connecting to, and using digital collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams.
• Must be able to establish and maintain professional, productive, and courteous interactions that promote positive teamwork. This encompasses going beyond giving and receiving instructions and includes but is not limited to (a) performing work activities requiring interacting or speaking with others; and (b) responding appropriately to constructive feedback or suggestions for improvement from a supervisor.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon receiving notice, reasonable accommodation may be made, if possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange accurate information using various methods including in-person, virtual, telephone, and email.

The Detroit Institute of Arts is an equal opportunity employer.